The Nikkei 225 fell to 63,290.11 as of 3:30 p.m., down ¥1,369.36, or 2.12%, from the previous day. Tracking declines in U.S. stocks and currency movements, 16 of the 33 sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange advanced and 17 declined.
The Nikkei 225 stood at 63,290.11, down 1,369.36 points from the previous day, a decline of 2.12%. The Tokyo market remained weak throughout the day amid the trend of lower U.S. stocks and modest fluctuations between a stronger and weaker yen. Chart data showed active intraday trading, suggesting that investors may have adopted a more risk-averse stance. Among major indicators, the Nikkei 225's sharp decline stood out, while individual stocks showed mixed performance.
In other markets at the same time, the Dow closed at 51,770.31, down 572.25 from the previous day, as selling pressure in New York spread to the Japanese market. The dollar was trading around ¥157.64, showing only limited movement and reinforcing the stock market's overall risk-averse stance. The Shanghai Composite was at 3,599.01, down 52.41, while weak Asian markets, together with developments in the U.S. and European markets, contributed to a wait-and-see approach among investors.
The market news section featured several reports on pre-opening order books and market trends, including updates on closely watched stocks such as Tokyo Electron and Nippon Avionics. Daily updates on individual stocks, including pre-opening order books and top gainers and decliners, indicated continued attention to semiconductor and AI-related stocks.